Panasonic Microwave Oven Nn Cs597s Operating Instructions

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        Inverter Turbo Defrost Feature
Example: To defrost 1.5 pounds of meat.
Place food on microwave safe dish.
1.• Press Inverter Turbo Defrost pad.
2.• Rotate the Time/Serving/Weight 
dial to set 1.5 pounds.
(Max setting weight: 6.0 lbs or 3.0 kg)
3.• Press Start button.
³  Defrosting will start. The time 
will count down. Larger weight 
foods will  cause a signal midway 
through defrosting. If 2 beeps 
sound, turn over, rearrange foods 
or shield with aluminum foil.
Conversion Chart:
Follow the chart to convert ounces or hundredths of a pound 
into tenths of a pound. To use Inverter Turbo Defrost, enter 
the weight of the food in lbs. (1.0) and tenths of a lb. (0.1). If a 
piece of meat weighs 1.95 lbs. or 1 lb. 14 oz., enter 1.9 lbs.
Ounces Hundredths of a Pound Tenths of a Pound
0 .01 - .05 0.0
1 - 2 .06 - .15 0.1
3 - 4 .16 - .25 0.2
5 .26 - .35 0.3
6 - 7 .36 - .45 0.4
8 .46 - .55 0.5
9 - 10 .56 - .65 0.6
11 - 12 .66 - .75 0.7
13 .76 - .85 0.8
14 - 15 .86 - .95 0.9 This feature allows you to automatically defrost foods such as: meat, poultry and seafood simply by entering the weight.
          Defrosting Tips & Techniques
Preparation for Freezing:
1.  Freeze meats, poultry, and fish in packages with only 1 or 2 layers of food. Place wax paper between layers.
2.  Package in heavy-duty plastic wraps, bags (labeled For Freezer), or freezer paper.
3.  Remove as much air as possible.
4.  Seal securely, date, and label.
To Defrost:
1.  Remove wrapper. This helps moisture to evaporate. Juices from food can get hot and cook the food.
2.  Set food in microwave safe dish.
3.  Place roasts fat-side down. Place whole poultry breast-side down.
4.  Select power and minimum time so that items will be under-defrosted.
5.  Drain liquids during defrosting.
6.  Turn over (invert) items during defrosting, if the weight is over 1.0 lb.
7.  Shield edges and ends if needed. (See Cooking Techniques).
After Defrosting:
1.  Large items may be icy in the center. Defrosting will complete during STANDING TIME.
2.  Let stand, covered, following stand timer directions on page 
23.
3.  Rinse foods indicated in the chart on page 
20.
4.  Items which have been layered should be rinsed separately or have a longer stand time.
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                      Defrosting Tips & Techniques           (continued)
FOODDEFROST TIME at P3
mins (per lb)DURING DEFROSTINGAFTER DEFROSTING
Stand Time Rinse
Fish and Seafood
[up to 3 lbs. (1.4 kg)]
Crabmeat6 Break apart/Rearrange
5 min. YES Fish Steaks 4 to 6 Turn over
Fish Fillets 4 to 6 Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends
Sea Scallops 4 to 6 Break apart/Remove defrosted pieces
Whole fish 4 to 6 Turn over
Meat
Ground Meat4 to 5Turn over/Remove defrosted portion/
Shield edges10 min.
NO Roasts
[21/2-4 lbs. (1.1-1.8 kg)]4 to 8Turn over/Shield ends and defrosted 
surface30 min. in 
refrig.
Chops/Steak 6 to 8Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and 
defrosted surface
5 min. Ribs/T-bone 6 to 8Turn over/Rearrange/Shield ends and 
defrosted surface
Stew Meat 4 to 8Break apart/Rearrange/Remove 
defrosted pieces
Liver (thinly sliced) 4 to 6Drain liquid/Turn over/Separate 
pieces
Bacon (sliced) 4 Turn over - - - -
Poultry
Chicken, Whole
[up to 5 lbs. (2.5 kg)]4 to 6 Turn over/Shield20 min. in 
refrig.
YES Cutlets 4 to 6Break apart/Turn over/Remove 
defrosted Pieces5 min.
Pieces 4 to 6 Break apart/Turn over/Shield
10 min.
Cornish Hens 6 to 8 Turn over/Shield
Turkey Breast
[5-6 lbs. (2.3-2.7 kg)]6 Turn over/Shield20 min. in 
refrig.
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This feature combines steam and microwave power.
Example: To cook at microwave with steam for 5 minutes. 
1.• Press Microwave with Steam pad 
once.
2.• Rotate the Time/Serving/Weight 
dial to set 5 minutes.
(Maximum time is 15 minutes.)
3.• Press Start button.
³  Cooking will start. The time will 
count down. 
Notes:
1. Always fill the water tank before using.
2.  If setting this function as the first stage, one minute 
preheating proceeds the cooking time.
3.  No cover, lid or plastic wrap is required when using this 
feature.
4.  The temperature of the Evaporation Tray will be very high 
just after using microwave with steam, please do not touch 
it.
5.  Always wipe the remaining water in the Evaporation Tray 
after the cavity has cooled.
6.  This function uses P3 Microwave power.
Microwave with Steam 
FeatureBake Feature
This feature offers a choice of bake temperatures from 200°F 
to 450°F in 25°F increments (or from 100°C to 230°C in 10°C 
increments). Most baked items require preheating the oven.
Example: To bake at 350°F  for 20 minutes. Need 
preheating.
1.• Press Bake pad once.
2.• Rotate the Menu/Temperature dial 
to set temperature.
 (up to 450°F ) 
3.• Press Start button.
³  Preheating will start. 
•  If you dont need preheating, 
eliminate Step 3.
•  During preheating, P appears in 
the display window. Do not open the 
door.
•  When preheating is completed, 
the oven will beep three times and 
P END will appear in the display 
window.
•  If the oven door is not opened after 
preheating, the selected temperature 
will be maintained for 30 minutes. 
After 30 minutes, the oven will shut 
off automatically and beep five 
times.
4.•  After preheating, place food in 
the oven. Set the baking time 20 
minutes (up to 9 hours).
•  If you dont need preheating, set the 
baking time directly.
5.• Press Start button.
³  Baking will start.
Notes:
1.  Always use Metal Pan when using Bake Feature.
2.  Do not preheat with Metal Pan.
3.  For recipes that do not require preheating, eliminate step 3.
4.  When the selected cooking time is less than one hour, the 
time counts down second by second.
5.  When the selected cooking time is more than one hour, the 
time counts down minute by minute until 1 hour remains. 
The timer will then count down second by second.
6. Press Bake pad during preheating or baking to display the 
temperature you programmed.
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Steam Shot Feature
This feature allows you add steam during Bake cooking (up to 
3 minutes).
Example: Add 1 minute Steam during Bake cooking.
1.• Bake cooking.
2.•  Press and hold for 2 seconds, 1 
minute of steam shot will be added
3.•  If you want to add 3 minutes steam, 
press Microwave with Steam pad 
twice within 5 seconds after step 2.
Notes:
1.  This feature only can be used in Bake cooking.
2. Always fill the water tank before using.
3.  The original time you set is still counting down when setting 
steam shot.
4.  The steam shot setting time cannot exceed the remaining 
cooking time.
5.  If heater is working when steam shot setting is functioning, 
the heater has to be stopped for a while to keep the steam 
shot working normally.
6.  Steam Shot is only to add Steam. This does not use 
microwave power.
Combination Feature
There are three setting levels for combination. COMB 1, 2 or 
3. Its a good way for roasting foods by combining microwave 
and bake effectively. Its suitable for roasting poultry, meat and 
seafood. This function can ensure the foods cook evenly and 
retain their crispness  as well as browning of certain foods. 
Please turn over the foods when half of the cooking time has 
elapsed, then continue cooking.
Example: To cook at COMB 2 for 30 minutes. 
1.• Press Combination pad twice.
³  Default power is COMB 1. 
2.• Rotate the Time/Serving/Weight 
dial to set time.
  (up to 9 hours)
3.• Press Start button.
³  Cooking will start. 
Notes:
1.  Use only microwavable and heat-safe dishes.
2.  Metal cookwave should be avoided in Combination cooking.
3.  Do not use plastic wrap or wax paper.
Settings Oven Temp.Microwave 
PowerFood
COMB 1 400 °F
10 %Pork, Poultry
COMB 2 350 °F Beef (med.)
COMB 3 300 °F Beef (rare)
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Timer Setting
To set Kitchen Timer:
Example: To count down 5 minutes. 
1.•  Press once to select Timer.
2.•  Set time as 5 minutes by using 
Time/Serving/Weight dial.
(up to 90 minutes)
3.• Press Start button.
³  Time will count down without oven 
operating. 
To set Stand Timer:
Example: To cook at P8 power for 3 minutes, with stand 
time of 5 minutes. 
1.•  Press 3 times to select P8 power.
2.•  Set the desired time as 3 minutes by 
using Time/Serving/Weight dial.
3.• Press once.
4.•  Set stand time as 5 minutes by using 
Time/Serving/Weight dial.
(up to 90 minutes)
5.• Press Start button.
³  Cooking will start. After cooking, 
stand time will count down without 
oven operating.
Note: Oven will beep twice between each stage.
To set Delay Start:
Example: To delay the start of cooking for 5 minutes, and 
cook at P8 power for 3 minutes. 
1.•  Press once to select Timer.
2.•  Set delay time as 5 minutes by using 
Time/Serving/Weight dial.
(up to 90 minutes)
3.•  Press 3 times to select P8 power.
4.•  Set the desired time as 3 minutes by 
using Time/Serving/Weight dial.
5.• Press Start button.
³  Delay time will count down. Oven 
will beep twice then cooking will 
start.
Notes:
1.  If the oven door is opened during Kitchen Timer, Stand 
Time, Delay Start, the time in the display window will 
continue to count down.
2.  Stand Time and Delay Start cannot be programmed 
together with automatic function. This is to prevent the 
starting temperature of food from rising before defrosting 
or cooking begins. A change in starting temperature could 
cause inaccurate results and/or food poisoning. This feature allows you to program the oven as a kitchen timer. It can be also used to program a stand time after cooking is finished 
or to program a delay start.
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This feature allows you to add or reduce the cooking time 
during Microwave, Combination, Bake setting. Turning the dial 
will count up in 1 minute.
Example: To cook at P8 power for 5 minutes, add 3 more 
minutes during the cooking.
1.• Press Microwave pad 3 times to 
select P8 power.
2.•  Enter cooking time by using the 
Time/Serving/Weight dial as 5 
minutes.
3.• Press Start button.
³  The cooking time appears in the 
display window and begins to 
count down.
4.•  During the cooking, turn the Time/
Serving/Weight dial clockwise to 
add 3 minutes. (Maximum adding 
time is 10 minutes, you can also 
reduce cooking time by turning 
Time/Serving/Weight dial counter-
clockwise.)
Notes:
1.  Do not over cook food while using this feature.
2.  This feature is not available during Auto Cook and 
Microwave with Steam function.
3.  The cooking stops when the reduced cooking time is less 
than the remaining time.
Cooking Time 
Adjustment Feature
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Food Characteristics
Bone and Fat
Both bone and fat affect cooking. Bones 
may cause irregular cooking. Meat next to 
the tips of bones may overcook while meat 
positioned under a large bone, such as a 
ham bone, may be undercooked. Large 
amounts of fat absorb microwave energy and the meat next to 
these areas may overcook.
Density
Porous, airy foods such as breads, cakes 
or rolls take less time to cook than heavy, 
dense foods such as potatoes and roasts. 
When reheating donuts or other foods with 
different centers be very careful. Certain 
foods have centers made with sugar, water, 
or fat and these centers attract microwaves 
(For example, jelly donuts). When a jelly 
donut is heated, the jelly can become extremely hot while the 
exterior remains warm to the touch. This could result in a burn 
if the food is not allowed to cool properly in the center.
Quantity
Two potatoes take longer to cook than one potato. 
As the quantity of the food decreases so does the 
cooking time. Overcooking will cause the moisture 
content in the food to decrease and a fire could 
result. Never leave microwave unattended while in 
use.
Shape
Uniform sizes heat more evenly. The thin 
end of a drumstick will cook more quickly 
than the meaty end. To compensate for 
irregular shapes, place thin parts toward 
the center of the dish and thick pieces 
toward the edge.
Size
Thin pieces cook more quickly than thick 
pieces.
Starting Temperature
Foods that are at room temperature take less time to 
cook than if they are chilled, refrigerated, or frozen.
Cooking Techniques
Piercing
Foods with skins or membranes must 
be pierced scored or have a strip of 
skin peeled before cooking to allow 
steam to escape. Pierce clams, oysters, 
chicken livers, whole potatoes and 
whole vegetables. Whole apples or new 
potatoes should have a 1-inch strip of 
skin peeled before cooking. Score sausages and frankfurters. 
Do not Cook/Reheat whole eggs with or without the shell. 
Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to explode, and 
possibly damage the oven or cause injury. Reheating SLICED 
hard-boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.
Browning
Foods will not have the same brown 
appearance as conventionally cooked 
foods or those foods which are cooked 
utilizing a browning feature. Meats and 
poultry may be coated with browning 
sauce, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue 
sauce or shake-on browning sauce. To use, combine browning 
sauce with melted butter or margarine and brush on before 
cooking. For quick breads or muffins, brown sugar can be used 
in the recipe in place of granulated sugar, or the surface can be 
sprinkled with dark spices before baking.
Spacing
Individual foods, such as baked potatoes, 
cupcakes and appetizers, will cook more 
evenly if placed in the oven equal distances 
apart. When possible, arrange foods in a 
circular pattern.
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                              Cooking Techniques                   (continued)
Turning
It is not possible to stir some foods to distribute the heat evenly. 
At times, microwave energy will concentrate in one area of 
the food. To help ensure even cooking, these foods need to 
be turned. Turn over large foods, such as roasts or turkeys, 
halfway through cooking.
Stand Time
Most foods will continue to cook by conduction after the 
microwave oven is turned off. In meat cookery, the internal 
temperature will rise 5°F to 15°F (3°C to 8°C), if allowed to 
stand, tented with foil, for 10 to 15 minutes. Casseroles and 
vegetables need a shorter amount of standing time, but this 
standing time is necessary to allow foods to complete cooking 
to the center without overcooking on the edges.
Test for Doneness
The same tests for doneness used in conventional cooking 
may be used for microwave cooking. Meat is done when fork-
tender or splits at fibers. Chicken is done when juices are clear 
yellow and drumstick moves freely. Fish is done when it flakes 
and is opaque. Cake is done when a toothpick or cake tester is 
inserted and comes out clean.
ABOUT FOOD SAFETY AND COOKING 
TEMPERATURE
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States 
Department of Agricultures recommended temperatures.
TEMP FOOD
160°F (72°C) Fish,
Seafood,
Ground beef, veal, and lamb
fresh pork (medium)
egg dishes
beef, veal, lamb (roasts, steaks chops) 
medium.
165°F (74°C) leftovers
ready to reheat refrigerated deli and carryout 
fresh food ground chicken or turkey.
170°F (77°C) beef, veal, lamb (roasts, steaks, chops) well 
done
fresh pork (roasts, steaks, chops) well done
white meat or poultry.
180°F (83°C) dark meat or poultry
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick 
or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the 
thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved 
for microwave oven use.
Covering
As with conventional cooking, moisture evaporates during 
microwave cooking. Casserole lids or plastic wrap are used 
for a tighter seal. When using plastic wrap, vent the plastic 
wrap by folding back part of the plastic wrap from the edge of 
the dish to allow steam to escape. Loosen or remove plastic 
wrap as recipe directs for stand time. When removing plastic 
wrap covers, as well as any glass lids, be careful to remove 
them away from you to avoid steam burns. Various degrees 
of moisture retention are also obtained by using wax paper or 
paper towels.
Shielding
Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty 
portions. To prevent overcooking, these thin areas can be 
shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may 
be used to hold the foil in place.
 CAUTION is to be exercised when using foil. Arcing can 
occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to 
your oven will result.
Cooking time
A range of cooking time is given in each recipe. The time range 
compensates for the uncontrollable differences in food shapes, 
starting temperature, and regional preferences. Always cook 
food for the minimum cooking time given in a recipe and check 
for doneness. If the food is undercooked, continue cooking. It is 
easier to add time to an undercooked product. Once the food is 
overcooked, nothing can be done.
Stirring
Stirring is usually necessary during microwave cooking. Always 
bring the cooked outside edges toward the center and the less 
cooked center portions toward the outside of the dish.
Rearranging
Rearrange small items such as chicken pieces, shrimp, 
hamburger patties, or pork chops. Rearrange pieces from the 
edge to the center and pieces from the center to the edge of 
the dish.
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Auto Menu Feature
This feature allows you to cook certain menus by setting their serving size/weight. It will cook automatically without you setting 
power and cooking time.
Auto Cook menus are shown in the chart on the following pages.
Auto Menu Feature has:
Microwave Auto Menu
•  Auto Reheat
•  Popcorn
•  Bacon
•  Shrimp (with Steam)
•  Fresh Vegetables
•  Frozen Vegetables
•  Potatoes
•  Frozen Entrées
•  Frozen Dinner
Bake Auto Menu
•  Cake
•  Pie*
•  Cream Puff (with Steam)*
•  Dinner Roll 
•  French Bread (with Steam)
Combination Auto Menu
•  Beef Medium 
•  Pot Roast*
•  Pork Roast
•  Whole Chicken (with Steam)
•  Meat Loaf*
Auto Cleaning
•  Cleaning (with Steam)
•  Cleaning of Evaporation Tray
Notes:
1.  This section has detailed recipes for the Auto Menu with  *  mark shown above. Please refer to page 
37.
2.  NEVER USE Metal Pan in Microwave cooking and Bake preheating.
3. Always fill the Water Tank before cooking with Steam.
Caution:
Glass Tray and Metal Pan can get hot during cooking. Cooking oils and grease can splash after cooking time is finished. Use 
potholders to avoid burns when removing accessories from the oven. Avoid contact with splashing grease.
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Microwave Auto Menu Feature
Microwave Auto Menu Chart:
MenuServing Display
More/LessAccessories
Hints
Lb KG Glass Tray Metal Pan
Auto 
Reheat
1 Serv
(4 - 6 oz)
1 Serv
(110 g - 170 g)
+10%/-10% No NoAll foods must be previously cooked. Foods 
should always be covered loosely with plastic 
wrap, wax paper or casserole lid. All foods 
should have a covered stand time of 3 to 5 
minutes. DO NOT reheat bread and pastry 
products using Auto Reheat. Use manual 
power and time instead. When reheating 
pastry products, check temperatures of any 
fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings 
which heat faster and can be extremely 
hot, while the surface remains warm to 
the touch (e.g. Jelly Donuts). DO NOT 
reheat beverages. Times are based on an 
approximate serving size of 4 oz. A plate of 
food is normally 3-4 servings. 2 Serv
(8 oz)2 Serv
 (225 g)
3 Serv
(12 oz)3 Serv
 (340 g)
4 Serv
(16 oz)4 Serv
 (450 g)
Popcorn3.5 oz 99 g
1 tap = More +
(Adds about 5 seconds)
2 taps = More ++
(Adds about 10 seconds)
3 taps = Less −
(Subtracts 5 seconds)
4 taps = Less −−
(Subtracts 10 seconds)
5 taps = Original settingNo NoPop one bag at a time. Place bag in oven 
according to manufacturers directions.
Start with popcorn at room temperature.
To obtain best cooking results, fold in the 
four corners of the bag, so that the bag turns 
freely. After popping, allow the contents of the 
bag to cool for a few minutes before opening. 
Open bag carefully away from face and body 
because popcorn and steam are extremely 
hot. Do not reheat unpopped kernels or 
reuse bag. If popcorn is of a different weight 
than listed, follow instructions on popcorn 
package. Never leave the oven unattended. 
If popping slows to 2 to 3 seconds between 
pops, stop oven. Overcooking can cause 
fire. 3.0 oz 85 g
1.75 oz 50 g
Operation:
1.
• Rotate Menu/Temperature dial 
clockwise to select the desired 
menu.
2.• Rotate Time/Serving/Weight dial to 
set serving or weight.
3.•  To adjust the cooking time for a 
larger or shorter time if desired. 
•  Press once to choose more. Press 
twice to choose less. 
•  If no need to adjust, skip this step.
4.• Press Start button.
³  The cooking time appears in the 
display window and count down. 
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